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First Thing: Two Democrats expelled from Tennessee house over gun control protest

Joe Biden and Barack Obama condemn expulsion of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson from Republican-controlled state house. Plus, why do so many of Forbes 30 under 30 alum face jail?

The Guardian - UK

Tennessee House expels 2 Democrats for gun-control protest

The GOP supermajority in the House banished Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who are both Black, for joining a protest for gun control after the Nashville school shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tennessee lawmakers vote to expel 2 Democratic lawmakers

The Tennessee House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, who led a Friday protest for tighter gun control measures after a shooter opened fire on a Christian grade school the killer once attended.

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Tennessee's state legislature expels 2 of 3 Democrats over gun control protest after Nashville shooting

In an act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans expel two Democrats from the state legislature for their role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a school shooting in Nashville.

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Gun violence settlements prevail as reform stalls

While any kind of gun control legislation is stalled, the settlements are one of the only avenues victim's families can pursue.

Axios

Tennessee GOP expels two of three Democrats who joined gun protests in wake of Nashville school shooting

‘It is no coincidence that the two youngest Black lawmakers in the state of Tennessee, and one of two women, are on trial today. That is not accidental. This is what happened when you lose democracy’

The Independent UK

GOP lawmakers consider expelling Democrats over gun protest

Tennessee’s GOP-dominated House is preparing to vote on whether to expel three Democratic members for their role in a demonstration calling for gun control following the Nashville school shooting

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Tennessee Republicans bid to expel Democrats who cheered gun control protest

Republican legislators introduce resolution to remove trio after they supported protest in wake of Nashville school shooting

The Guardian - US

Tennessee House moves to expel 3 Democrats after gun protest

Tennessee Republican lawmakers have taken the first steps to expel three Democratic members from the GOP-dominant House for their role in a recent gun control protest at the state Capitol

The Independent UK

Controversial Scots shooting competition allows gun activist with revoked licence to take part

Callum Long-Collins, 31, was stripped of his gun licences seven years ago after police said his social media had become a “forum for extremism”.

Daily Record

The Nashville school shooting highlights the partisan divide over gun legislation

President Biden this week called for the reinstatement of an assault weapons ban, a law that had roots in a 1989 shooting in a California schoolyard. Here's a look at what got that ban on the books.

WEKU

Nova Scotia's Mass Casualty Commission calls for stricter gun control laws

The final report of the Mass Casualty Commission investigating the April 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia that left 22 people dead makes several recommendations to meaningfully change Canada’s gun laws.

The Conversation

‘Do your job’: Demands for change after latest US mass shooting

Demonstrators protested in Nashville, site of latest attack, as tempers flared in Washington, DC, over gun law reform.

Al Jazeera

Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett attacked for response to Nashville school shooting: ‘Criminals are gonna be criminals’

Career politician Tim Burchett, R-Tenn, drew accusations of defeatism over his refusal to address gun control following Monday’s mass shooting in Nashville that left seven people dead at a Christian private school.

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The Guardian - US

Tennessee governor fails to mention gun control in message after shooting

Republican Bill Lee called for compassion in pre-recorded video but didn’t mention guns after six killed at Nashville school

Daily Mirror

Mum bravely interrupts Nashville mass shooting report to beg for stricter gun control

On the same day that six people were killed at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, a judge lowered the minimum age to carry handguns without a permit from 21 to 18

Salon

Assault weapon ban? GOP still says no

Most Americans want real gun control — but Republicans won't do anything, despite the dead kids

The Guardian - US

Republicans accused of hypocrisy over gun safety after Nashville shooting – as it happened

School shooting that left three children and three adults dead brought condolences from conservatives who oppose gun control

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Michigan GOP chair refuses to apologize for comparing gun control to Holocaust

Kristina Karamo says she will not be ‘intimidated’ into withdrawing tweet despite outcry across political spectrum

The Guardian - US

‘We’ve become targets’: mass shootings are reshaping Asian Americans’ views on guns

After back-to-back attacks and amid rising anti-Asian hate, gun violence has become a key – and controversial – issue in communities

Tribune News Service

Michigan Senate OKs 'history-making' gun control bills after deadly mass shootings

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Senate responded Thursday to last month's deadly shooting at Michigan State University by approving bills that would expand background check requirements for firearm purchases and allow guns to be taken from those deemed a risk to themselves or others.

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Senate hears about legal fallout from Supreme Court gun decision

WASHINGTON — Last year’s Supreme Court case that expanded Second Amendment rights has wreaked havoc on the nation’s gun control laws, witnesses told members of the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

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Senate hears about legal fallout from Supreme Court gun decision - Roll Call

A Supreme Court decision that expanded gun rights has wreaked havoc on the nation’s gun control laws, witnesses told the Senate on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Biden news: President hails Monterey Park’s ‘unbreakable spirit’ as he issues gun control order

President highlights administration’s efforts to reduce gun violence in wake of mass shootings

Al Jazeera

Biden issues new order in effort to curb US gun violence

Executive order aiming to expand firearm background checks signed amid ongoing challenge of passing US gun control laws.

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